Archive for August, 2010

For a while, we’ve been calling this device the Toshiba SmartPad. You can now start calling it by its proper name: ToshibaFolio 100. Whilst you’re here, maybe you’d like to check out some leaked specifications for it. More »

With less than a week left until Apple’s heralded media event, some iPod cases have decided to turn up online, causing netizens to wonder if a square iPod might really be headed our way. What you guys are looking at appear to be new cases for the next generation of iPods, but the question remains: Which ones? More »

Research and engineering really try to make sure that your car is safe, durable, and protected. But the behind the scenes, I mean the really low key details, are a little disturbing. I guess that is why they are so low key. The newest feature in the 2011 Ford Explorer are inflatable rear seat belts. That sounds like a good idea to me. But the people who tested these weren’t test track dummies, they were in fact, cadavers. More »

On September 18, Diaspora will be released on the world wide web and the creators have notioned that it’s just the beginning of something revolutionary. Diaspora is an open source personal web service that will put individuals in control of their data, or simply an alternative to Facebook.
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After an attempt to trademark the word ‘book’ Facebook are at it again now trying to trademark the word ‘Face.’ Quite greedy don’t you think? Facebook took out a trademark application for ‘Face’ from the company who operated a site called Faceparty.com. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg has been taken to court by Aaron Greenspan over the creation of Facebook and Greenspan is opposing the application of Facebook. More »

Apple wants to make their products more convenient by making less holes in their devices. There are currently two holes in Apple devices, one for headphones and one for microphones. Apple want to combine these to make one jack. If their are fewer holes then there is less dust, pretty smart. The one-jack idea would also enhance voice quality, thanks to the addition of an extra noise-snuffing microphone which Apple have called “audio beamforming.” More »

While China was broadcasting a live-streaming video to introduce the Nokia N8, I do not think anyone was prepared to see a porn video instead! Seems like a big mistake to have a porn video instead of an advertisement. Looks like someone will get fired. Nokia denies ever broadcasting this porn video and stated that it is a rumor that spread like wildfire through China, sparked by one blogger over there. If anyone can translate, please do. More »

Local Austin designer, Tina Sparkles, made this very unique dress out of recycled computer wires.The dress was made for the Keep Austin Beautiful Recycled Fashion Show, which happened during Austin Fashion Week. It’s very eye-catching and you can’t deny that it isn’t green. More »

From Htcyou:Recently, it was announced that the TouchPro2, Cliq, Cliq XT and MyTouch 1.2 will no longer be sold by T-Mobile after October 4th. This is another disappointing announcement after various delays of the promised Android 2.1 update on Cliq phones. Let’s just hope the phones on T-Mobile’s leaked roadmap will have a better future.
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From Htcyou: When I first saw this commercial I was both shocked and disappointed with Verizon. It had appeared that they were taking upon the image of Abu Ghraib torture, and making fun of it by using someone dressed similar to that promoting the DROID X. This was a terrible scandal involving the United States years ago, and it is not to be taken lightly. But I am happy to say that Verizon has now announced that the ad was not produced by or in any way affiliated with them! More »

From Htcyou:After the long wait US people finally can grab their own HTC Desire, which has been released in other parts of the world since months. Just today this smartphone made its debut through US Cellular. HTC Desire is technically like the Nexus One and has a 3.7“ AMOLED screen. It also features a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and 5-megapixel camera with auto focus and flash.
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Some people over at UC Berkeley have recently developed a robot which is able to pair socks together. It detects the inside and out of the socks and if needed it flips them with the help of a pole. I think this invention is quite interesting, as I love everything about robots. However, this one seems unnecessary. I mean, check out this one-minute footage and keep in mind that it’s 15 times sped up.
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